King Charles III discovered his mother was dying during a frantic phone call at Dumfries House, after which 'everything went silent', according to a royal correspondent. It is understood the Queen Consort, Camilla, was about to be interviewed by former US President George Bush's daughter.
The Mirror reports that an aide was heard running outside in the corridor at this time. She and Charles then boarded a helicopter to Balmoral minutes after. The call was taken at 12.30pm on September 8 - around the same time the world was told of the Queen’s ailing health.
Newsweek’s Chief Royal Correspondent Jack Royston told True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat: “Charles and Camilla were in Dumfries House. Camilla was actually about to record an interview with Jenna Bush Hager, who said she heard footsteps running in the hallway.
